The California Directory of Fine Wineries: Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino

by Daniel Mangin, Cheryl Crabtree, Robert Holmes (Photographer)

Overview

California's Most Prestigious Wineries Invite You an an Irresistible Journey...
to the congenial tasting rooms of a tri-county paradise. With The California Directory of Fine Wineries as your guide, you'll wander through world-famous Napa, home of the state's most recognized cellar landmarks. You'll meander scenic back roads on the way to Sonoma's premier wineries. You'll travel to rustic Mendocino, where the winemakers themselves will pour you a glass of their specialty. This fully updated, eighth edition of The California Directory of Fine Wineries is an essential guide to both glamorous estates and intimate, family-owned vineyards.

Profiles of 67 Northern California wineries—describing their striking architecture, behind-the-scenes tours, & bountiful gardens.
Descriptions of the wineries' distinctive features, from 100-year-old wine caves and museum-quality art exhibitions to bocce ball courts and tastings of local olive oils and other gourmet foods.

More than 200 color images by renowned photographer Robert Holmes
Sidebars listing directions, vineyard tours, wine tastings, special culinary events, and nearby attractions
Full-page maps showing the 67 profiled destinations, plus more than 100 additional wineries in the three counties

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780985362867
Publisher:	Wine House Press
Publication date:	05/16/2017
Series:	The California Directory of Fine Wineries
Edition description:	Eighth Edition
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	681,356
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Cheryl Crabtree is a freelance writer and the coauthor of several California central coast guidebooks. She has contributed to numerous publications, including Touring and Tasting, Fodor's California, and Fodor's The Complete Guide to National Parks of the West. Crabtree lives in Santa Barbara, CA.

Daniel Mangin is the author of guidebooks to New York City, California, and Napa and Sonoma. His travel and cultural reporting has appeared in Sunset Magazine and the San Francisco Chronicle and on Brides.com, Salon, and other websites. Mangin lives in Marin County, CA.

Robert Holmes is widely acknowledged as one of the world’s finest travel photographers. His photographs have appeared in virtually every major travel magazine, including National Geographic and Departures. Holmes lives in Marin County, CA.

Editorial Reviews

"A breathtaking photographic tour... It makes you want to jump in the car and head north!"
-KQED, Public Radio 88.5 (San Francisco)

"A great way to rediscover brands you know-and stumble upon new wineries!"
-Gabe Saglie, Sr. Editor Travelzoo

"Vividly written text gives readers a sense of the history, the setting and the offerings of each winery, and accompanying photographs beautifully illustrate the text."
-Alaska Airlines "in-flight" Magazine

"One of the best books on Wine Country that you will ever find."
-David Wilson, KFWB Newstalk 980 (Los Angeles)

"...helps you sift out choice spots that make for quick and satisfying little breakaways."
-Meg McConahey, Santa Rosa, Press Democrat

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